Philanthropy Friday: When More is Not Enough

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Not long ago, I shared information about an ezine called Impact. I even had the opportunity to contribute to an issue. In that original guest post, it was mentioned that Amy Sullivan, one of the brains behind Impact, would be releasing her first book on generous living in the fall.

I’m excited to share with you that Amy’s book, When More is Not Enough, will be officially release on Monday, September 22nd. I was honored to have been given an electronic copy to read this week, and I can tell you whole-heartedly that it is absolutely worth your time and money.

In the book, Amy talks about the simple concept of generous living. To quote from the book,

“To purge the attitude of youth entitlement, we need to teach our kids to serve others. But, to teach our kids to serve others, we must first look at our attitude toward serving. If our families are to understand self-worth isn’t tied to the world’s standards (Luke 16:14c), we need to implement changes in our own lives, and quickly.”

I don’t want to reveal too much about the book because it’s a quick read that you can enjoy for yourself. It’s set up in a way that each chapter stands alone if you want to skip around. There are several resources in the book and great practical suggestions for applying the theme of each chapter in your home, your community, and the world. Amy’s writing is inspiring and funny, as she shares her honest experiences in her quest to serve others with her family.

You know something I love about the online world? It’s so fun to connect with people who have similar interests. So happy we connected. Thank you so much for the highlight, and thank you for encouraging us to give back and also encouraging us to eat bacon. Best tag line ever.

Absolutely CANNOT wait to read this book. We have been spending A LOT of time recently talking about giving back…both individually and as a family. Thank you for sharing this today!-Ashleythedoseofreality recently posted..This Post Is Brought To You By The Colbert Report

I think you’ll really appreciate the book, Ashley. Amy is very honest about what worked and didn’t work for her family. It’s never easy to get everyone to agree on how to serve others!anotherjennifer recently posted..Philanthropy Friday: More Than Volunteering

This sounds like a great book! It’s definitely important to ensure your kids have what they need not want. I make sure my son understands that all the time and it’s good that his school emphasizes that difference as well. Have a great one Jennifer! -IvaAwesomelyOZ recently posted..Las Vegas Fun + 10 Random Facts

I love the book cover! It totally inspires me.
I also love the video. I love the way the family discovered helping, right at home, and then watching is spread.Tamara recently posted..Asking For Help Is a Beautiful Thing.

Sounds like a wonderful book! I worry about my son developing a sense of entitlement. My husband and I try to exercise restraint when it comes to giving him gifts and things like that, but other family members are spoiling him a lot! Of course I appreciate their generosity, but I also want my son to realize just how privileged he is. Getting him involved in service projects and opportunities to give back is really the best way to do that.Katie @ Pick Any Two recently posted..My Sister-in-Law Died of an Overdose, and My Family Is Refusing To Keep Quiet About It

That is a great video, and the book sounds very inspirational! Giving back to the community is definitely something I want to teach Eve as she gets older, and it’s how Sam and I met 🙂 I look forward to reading the book when it comes out.Bev recently posted..The Felterie: An interview with Sharon Edwards

It sounds like a wonderful book! We’re always striving to teach that to our kids, although we could definitely do better.Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted..Post Scheduling Changes in Facebook